-
Content Count
746 -
Joined
-
Last visited
Content Type
Profiles
Forums
Calendar
Blogs
Gallery
Store
Everything posted by Darren Brosowski
-
The Outlaw has finally Struck....
Darren Brosowski replied to bikermutt07's topic in Leather Sewing Machines
A lot of work has gone into the OUTLAW to overcome issues with some other machines. The reciprocating action creates higher loads than a rotary so the cast iron body and metal gears are a must even though this makes it heavier. It also has the larger shuttle as used in the CB4500. We are eagerly awaiting our stock in Australia.- 28 replies
-
- cowboy outlaw
- cowboy outlaw sewing machine
- (and 3 more)
-
Of all domestic central bobbin machines the PFAFF 30 is one of the best The Chinese motors are not earthed and the wiring can be unsafe. None of them have Australian safety certification
-
153W103 is a compound feed machine
-
I am in NSW and happy to help as I love old machines. Call me on 0415 353 748
-
Holes look way too big for the thread
-
Well done mate - a shame you are not on the East coast
-
I have just found a supplier in Australia for them. $AU35 + $8 postage.
-
I am making remote foot pedals for "portable" machines using a servo and that pedal you have shown us will make them lighter and prettier. Thank you Sir!!
-
This is the last one, I really need to stop!
Darren Brosowski replied to Chayse's topic in Leather Sewing Machines
I am cleaning a PFAFF 145 at the moment so I can see how much work went into that baby!! Many machines fit in the same hole so you can always keep heads on a shelf LOL -
Singer 47K5 heavy duty zig-zag sewing machine
Darren Brosowski replied to Uwe's topic in Leather Sewing Machines
Steve Bonnet - Singermania - has a 47KSV that has been cut in half and has a 4 foot extension added. It is a beast -
Roller feed vs walking foot
Darren Brosowski replied to tomsmith85717's topic in Leather Sewing Machines
I keep quite a few odd parts up in Goulburn NSW and in some cases have been stocking special feet before anyone else. That is a question that comes up every now and then with the 132k6 where people want to sew lighter leather. To make it a roller foot you have to remove the outer presser bar. Like you, I am not sure that there is any real benefit.- 22 replies
-
Alexander is spot on there but he forgot to mention the other factor Between posting the question and going back to the machine you may have had a visit from the sewing machine fairies. I cannot tell you the number of times I have been frustrated with a machine, walked away and when I get back there is nothing wrong with it
-
Needle-Feed Cylinder Arm Machines
Darren Brosowski replied to Ogoki's topic in Leather Sewing Machines
It depends on the set up but normally about 1/2". Main limit is the needle bar crashing into the foot -
My advice is to never sell a good working machine if you can avoid it as if you should ever need to replace it the buy cost is always higher than the sell price. Oil the head, remove all thread, wrap it in a sheet then bag. dismantle the table so it takes up less space
-
What Matt S said. The 18 is still in production as the Seiko TF class so you can get some parts. Maximum thread is Metric 40 (#69) with a DBX1 18 or 16g needle
-
Hand Crank Mechanism for Singer 29-4
Darren Brosowski replied to micktx's topic in Leather Sewing Machines
I have brand new Chinese wheels with the timber handle Not sure what else you need but I may have the hub and shaft as well. -
My first suggestion was going to be the basket as it only takes a microscopic amount of thread or rubbish to cause binding. Pull it back out and look very closely at the male and female slots to see if something is in there. If it is damaged in any way I would replace rather than try to polish out
-
TECHSEW 85017 Post Bed Sewing Machine
Darren Brosowski replied to howlback's topic in Leather Sewing Machines
Rocky, they only run the DPX17 needle system so that starts the limitations. The other problem is that they are very much designed with one job in mind so they have not made them to be terribly flexible. Steve and I have discussed bringing one in because they look like they would be great for difficult shaped work but they are quite expensive for what they can really achieve -
You hit the nail on the head Mike!!!!! I am a one man show and so keep my business pretty specialised and am always hunting down product at the "unusual" end of the market. As for the advice - I might just be making stuff up LOL You hit the nail on the head Mike!!!!! I am a one man show and so keep my business pretty specialised and am always hunting down product at the "unusual" end of the market. As for the advice - I might just be making stuff up LOL